What can help ensure effective teamwork during CNA shifts?

• A. Work independently without documenting.
• B. Communicate clearly; delegate tasks within scope; document tasks; report concerns to supervisor.
• C. Avoid raising concerns.
• D. Do tasks silently without informing others.

Answer: (B)

Effective teamwork on CNA shifts rests on clear communication and coordinated action. The best approach includes talking with the health-care team to share updates, delegating tasks to the right person within your scope, documenting what you’ve done and what you’ve observed, and reporting any concerns to a supervisor. This keeps everyone informed, ensures care is continuous, and helps catch issues early so they can be addressed. Working independently without documenting can lead to missed information, avoiding raising concerns delays necessary interventions, and doing tasks silently without informing others risks duplication or gaps in care and endangers patient safety.